A person from Hebron, an ancient city in the West Bank; relating to Hebron or its inhabitants.
From Hebron (from Hebrew 'Hevron,' possibly meaning 'association' or 'league') + -ite (suffix meaning 'native of' or 'follower of'). The -ite suffix appears in words like 'israelite,' 'canaanite,' and 'londoner.'
Hebron is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on Earth and is sacred to both Muslims and Jews—Abraham's tomb lies in a shared shrine. Its long, complicated history makes it a microcosm of Middle Eastern conflict.
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